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How to go for it as a woman in IT
Tracy’s go-getter attitude in the face of challenge is perfect for an IT support management role at Vaultex. Discover her other secrets to success.
How a school program for girls is changing construction
Timnit Tessema, co-founder of the innovative Jump Start initiative, shares how the program empowers girls to find their place in the construction industry.
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How can serving others help you become a better leader?
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" Martin Luther King My working life began at 14, when I eagerly quit school to pursue a promising career at Hungry Jack's. Not sure if anyone remembers the tiny but busy Hungry...
How powerful men can create gender equality
I am a feminist and gender equality activist which is no surprise to anyone who knows me. This feminist and gender equality activist is hunting…..for a few (million) good men. It may surprise some people that I am not hunting for male villains, an expression I am...
Flex work is also about flexible thinking
A while ago, I shared a photo on Workplace (AMP’s internal news channel) with my team of how I put flexible work into action. I came across that post again the other day, coincidentally having just walked into work a little late after dropping my girls off at school....
New report helping companies attract the best talent now and in the future
A new, first of its kind report and HR Health Check released today by Work180, enables Australian companies to benchmark themselves against the most progressive companies in their industry for policies on flexible working, equal pay, parental support, career...
Why I’m happy I went back to work and my 3 tips for making the transition back
One of the hardest decisions I had ever faced in my life was one that I was not expecting. Two years ago, after having my beautiful daughter, the thought of leaving her every day to go to work seemed inconceivable. I knew in my heart, my head, my gut, literally every...
International Day of the Girl – “With Her: A Skilled Girl Force”
International Day of the Girl is celebrated each year on October 11. The UN dedicated this day to: "highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights." It’s crucial that we empower...
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day
"Thank you to journalist and software activist Suw Charman-Anderson who founded Ada Lovelace Day. Today, we celebrate the achievements of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Today we mark the impact of women and pay tribute to the...
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
"Life can throw us a curveball at any stage in our lives, making us feel not ourselves. At Sedgman, we want our people to know that we care and that support is available. Mental Health Week is an important event on the Sedgman calendar and we will be continuing to...
How to make maternity leave the defining moment of your career
Yes it's a full time plus job caring for a baby and you can pretty much forget all forms of intellectual pondering for the first 3-4 months. But after that, once your baby begins to nap more predictably, why don't you start to use the time to think about what you want...